Album artwork design and streaming service submission
In a market now dominated by online streaming services, there are benefits to releasing recordings independently of a label, whether as a single or complete album. With the opportunity for greater input across the creative process, the final product is often one more closely representative of the artist’s vision for the project as a whole. It also ensures a direct financial return from the distributor on every play. affiné provides the necessary expertise and support in this process, presenting art and artist on platforms worldwide, complementing it with striking visuals for a unique identity.
Presenting a recording as a digital-only release requires industry knowledge and an affinity with the requirements of the major streaming services. Eye-catching album artwork that represents both the music and the artist is an essential part of any release and is often paired with booklets including further information about the project, repertoire, instrumentation, texts and translations, and any other relevant material.
Although the market now clearly shows a trend towards streaming, physical products still play an important part when it comes to promotion and exposure, selling well at concerts, during festivals, and directly from artists’ websites.
Physical and digital releases require everything of a digital-only release, as well as an accompanying digibook or jewel case to include covers, spine, booklet, endpapers, and the disc itself, all designed up and prepared for factory templates before being put into production.
Specialising in classical music, we have an extensive knowledge and understanding of a wide-ranging repertoire and its instrumentation. We approach all our projects on an individual basis and with a commitment to pair art and artist with striking, bespoke design to enhance the distinction of any release within a busy market.
Web design
Are you looking for a website refresh or is it time to create your own online presence? Maybe you just have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Brand identity
Are you launching a business or do you have the hunger to share your vision with a wider audience? Maybe you want to turn your hobby into something more. Whatever it is, the way you present your brand can make all the difference.
Print media
In any medium, our clean and elegant aesthetic shines through. Whatever it is, be it business cards, marketing materials or stationary, your presence in print can make all the difference.
